Featured Program
SoM State of the School Address — June 26
Mark your calendar for the 2025 State of the School Address on Thursday, June 26 from 12-12:45 p.m. in the Great Hall in the Trent Semans Center. Join Dean Mary Klotman and the School of Medicine community to reflect on our shared accomplishments and look ahead with the theme MADE FOR THIS, celebrating our collective impact and bold future. A livestream is available.
Music Near the Gardens Moves to East Campus — May 28-June 25
Music Near the Gardens is a special edition of Duke Arts' long-running summer concert series while Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergoes renovations. Curated by musician and Pinhook owner Kym Register and hosted by local artist Stormie Daie, this year's five-concert series will move to Duke's East Campus, offering an expanded capacity and walk-up format, free and open to all. Concerts will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through June 25.
Survivorship Month Events — June
Survivorship Month 2025, celebrated this June, is presented by Duke Cancer Institute's Supportive Care and Survivorship Center. In-person and virtual events will be held at Duke Cancer Centers in Durham and Raleigh. All feature Duke Cancer Institute providers and other cancer survivors who will share education, resources and strategies to help patients improve health and wellness.
Orange County Juneteenth Celebration: Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Hillsborough with a free, family-friendly day of music, food and community across three venues.
Upcoming Pride Events — June and Sept.
This June, we celebrate Pride Month. At Duke Health, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, seen and supported, especially when it comes to their health. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where every LGBTQ+ colleague, student, patient, and community member is treated with dignity and compassion. To show your support, visit Duke Health Now to download our Pride Month virtual meeting background and check out ways to get involved with Duke's LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group. We take pride in each other — this month and every month.
Duke Health and LGBTQ+ Alliance Affinity Group are hosting events where all are welcome!
- June 20-21: Out! Raleigh Pride (sponsored by Duke Health)
- Sept. 26-28: Pride: Durham, NC (sponsored by Duke Health)
Duke Health AI E&G Program Webinar — June 16
The Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance Program and the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute will host a webinar on "Shaping the Future of Responsible Health AI: Introducing the Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance (E&G) Program" on Monday, June 16 from 12-1 p.m. The webinar will introduce the program's structure, vision and oversight framework, including its flagship initiative, ABCDS Oversight, and provide an overview of the E&G program's new website. Attendees will gain insight into Duke's approach to AI evaluation and governance and the tools and processes available to support responsible AI across the institution. Register for the webinar here.
Duke Health Juneteenth Event: Tuesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration for the in-person event at Trent Semans Great Hall is full, but everyone is invited to use this link to join the celebration virtually. Everyone is invited to be a part of this important recognition.
RTP Juneteenth in the Park: Thursday, June 19 from 12-3 p.m. at Hub RTP
RTP will be hosting a community Juneteenth event in the Park, and Duke Ob/Gyn will have a table at the celebration. It’s a lively, family-friendly festival, and everyone is welcome to stop by and enjoy the festivities. If you're interested in helping at the Ob/Gyn table during the event, please reach out to Sirtauria Hilliard at sirtauria.hilliard@duke.edu. We'd love to have your support!
Kisby To Speak at Genesis Meeting — June 21
Cassandra Kisby, MD, MS, is an invited speaker at the Genesis: Innovations in Aesthetic Regenerative Medicine meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 21. She will be co-leading a module entitled, "Tiny Particles, Massive Impact: The Science Behind Exosomes, Hybrosomes and Secretomes" with Julie Woodward, MD, a Duke oculofacial plastic surgeon. This conference is a multidisciplinary conference for scientists and clinicians of various specialties, as well as industry, which come together yearly to form a think tank and share science and innovation. Dr. Kisby is the only speaker from ob/gyn and will be representing Duke Ob/Gyn, specifically discussing holistic and preventative female medicine and pelvic regenerative medicine using exosomes.
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation — June 21
Duke Ob/Gyn Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 21. This event is by invitation only.
Juneteenth Film Screening: Thursday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Nasher Museum of Art
The Nasher will show the film "Daughters of the Dust."
KURe Call for Applications — July 1
The Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program (KURe) is recruiting talented clinical, translational and basic science researchers (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD) from diverse disciplines who are interested in building an independent research career using collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to benign urological research questions. Applications are due Tuesday, July 1.
ABOG/AAOGF and the Foundation of SMFM/AAOGF Scholarships — July 1
The American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Foundation (AAOGF), The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Educational Foundation (ABOG) and The Foundation of The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) are pleased to provide the 2025 scholarship booklet announcing the call for applications for research training scholarships. Applications must be received electronically by July 1.
Duke Time Off Photo Contest — Deadline Aug. 4
Duke staff and faculty are invited to share photos of how they enjoy their time away from work — whether it’s a backyard barbecue, beach trip or far away adventure. Eligible entries will be entered to win prizes from the Washington Duke Inn, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Arts Presents or Duke University Stores. To enter, photos must be taken and shared between May 21 and Aug. 4, 2025, by benefits-eligible staff and faculty currently employed by Duke University and Duke University Health System. Click here for details about how to share/submit photos.
Primary Care CME at Sea Pines — Aug. 5-8
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health leads a series of CME courses at The Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The 2025 conference will be held Aug. 5-8. CME courses are jointly provided by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and The Sea Pines Resort.
Headshot Opportunity — Aug. 6
Duke Ob/Gyn is offering faculty and trainees* the opportunity to have a new headshot taken on Wednesday, Aug. 6.
- 8-8:30 a.m.: Faculty and current trainees who would like an updated headshot (we will try to accommodate during other time slots as time allows)
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.: New resident headshots (during M&M) and PGY3s
- 9:30-10 a.m.: New fellow headshots (after M&M)
*Trainees will be prioritized due to scheduling requirements.
Carter Society 75th Anniversary — Sept. 11-13
Faculty, please join us to celebrate the Carter Society's 75th anniversary during our annual meeting in Durham, North Carolina from Sept. 11-13, 2025.
ACOG District IV Annual Meeting in Greensboro — Sept. 26-28
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District IV Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 26-28 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Participation in programs and through advocacy is encouraged when possible. Faculty Elizabeth Livingston, MD, and Clayton Alfonso, MD, currently hold leadership roles and can provide additional information. Dr. Livingston serves as section chair, and Dr. Alfonso serves as vice chair. Please reach out to them for additional guidance and information.
Duke Summit on AI for Health Innovation — Oct. 8-10
Duke AI Health and the Pratt School of Engineering will host the second annual Duke Summit on AI for Health Innovation from Oct. 8-10. This event aims to foster a vibrant community of practice that bridges the medical and engineering fields to advance health-oriented AI development. The summit will spotlight Duke’s expertise in AI product development and healthcare innovation, emphasizing the use of responsible AI to improve health outcomes for patients and communities. More details to follow.
Share Gratitude By Sending a Kudos Kard
When the Kudos Kard rolled out last May, DUHS team members sent more than 3,500 notes of appreciation to colleagues to celebrate the difference they made in the lives of our patients, their loved ones, and each other. The incredible response to this campaign highlights how our team members truly Put People First by celebrating one another. An enhanced version of the Kudos Kard has been rolled out — designed to make it easier than ever to connect, recognize and show appreciation.
Coordinated Support for School of Medicine Faculty During Difficult Times
In an effort to support faculty during this time of uncertainty and rapid change, the Duke University School of Medicine is partnering with Duke University and DUHS to offer coordinated support. Learn more about the available services for faculty at medschool.duke.edu/faculty.
Duke Military Association Affinity Group
The Duke Military Association (DMA) Affinity Group offers opportunities to network internally, attracts and retains veteran talent, promotes professional development and supports community outreach activities. Learn about the group, download a virtual meeting background to use, and more.
Cancer Dictionary
As a way to cope during her treatment for cancer, patient Duke Cancer patient Janis Krempa created a unique dictionary that used more traditional vocabulary — and a bit of humor — that made it easier to talk with her loved ones about her cancer journey (for example, she defines a chest port as a "pop socket" and the process of undergoing chemotherapy as "chemmunion"). Read Janis' story here, and read her dictionary here.
Duke Service: Protected Network for Research
The Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its first service: the Protected Network for Research (PNR). The PNR is improving support for researchers who work with regulated and sensitive research data, other than DUHS electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). The newly launched PNR consists of technical services and facilitative services to assist with necessary regulatory requirements. Researchers can receive full-service assistance when they need it and use self-service tools when they do not. Register for a one-hour virtual PNR information session here. More CDSA services are coming soon. To stay up to date on CDSA initiatives and services, join the mailing list, email your question or visit the website.
Clinical Trials Website and Directory: My Duke Research
The Duke University School of Medicine partnered with CTSI's Research Equity and Diversity Initiative (READI) and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) to launch a new community-facing website about clinical research at Duke called "My Duke Research." The website aims to provide help information on research, share updates about current studies and research results and highlight the connection between health research and community health.
Duke's Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Advisory Council (SAGDAC) is a think tank that helps support collaboration and a wide range of innovative LGBTQ+ initiatives across Duke. Watch this video to learn more about the council’s advocacy work—from ensuring clinicians use appropriate terms in medical records to partnering with law students to address legal issues such as denied insurance claims.
Duke Moms Affinity Group
Duke Moms Affinity Group hosts a variety of opportunities for mothers to find support. A committee of Duke moms partners to provide fellowship and connection among like-minded members and to promote events across the Triangle. The group is making plans to host bi-monthly Moms Night Out events and Park Play Dates. Watch this video to hear members share what they love about the community or share your interest in volunteering by sending an email to DukeMoms@duke.edu.